Angela Williams (sprinter, born 1980) facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's athletics | ||
Representing  United States |
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| World Championships | ||
| Silver | 2003 Paris | 4x100 m relay |
| Pan American Games | ||
| Silver | 2003 Santo Domingo | 100 m |
| World Indoor Championships | ||
| Gold | 2008 Valencia | 60 m |
| Gold | 2003 Birmingham | 60 m |
| Silver | 2001 Lisbon | 60 m |
Angela Williams was born on January 30, 1980. She is an amazing American athlete from Bellflower, California. She went to the University of Southern California and finished her studies in 2002. While there, she was named the best female track and field athlete in the country. She also won the top award for the best overall female college athlete in 2002!
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Angela's Amazing Career
Angela joined the American national team in 2001. She quickly won a silver medal in the 60 meters race. This was at the 2001 IAAF World Indoor Championships. She raced again in 2003 at the Indoor Championships. This time, she won a gold medal!
World Championships and Olympics
At the 2003 World Championships in Athletics, Angela won a silver medal. This was in the 4 x 100 m relay race. She ran with her teammates Chryste Gaines, Inger Miller, and Torri Edwards.
Angela also competed in the 4 x 100 meters relay at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Her team won their first race easily. However, they could not finish the final race.
She also represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She ran in the 4x100 metres relay again. Her teammates were Mechelle Lewis, Torri Edwards, and Lauryn Williams. Sadly, their team was disqualified in the first round. This meant they could not race in the final.
College and Youth Records
In 2002, Angela Williams made history. She became the first person to win four straight individual NCAA titles in the 100 meters race. She won her first title in 1999 when she was just 19 years old.
Angela had a fantastic career as a young athlete. She still holds American records in the 100 meters. These records are for different age groups: 9–10, 11–12, and 15–16 years old. She also holds the 200 meters record for the 11–12 age group.
High School Achievements
Angela went to Chino High School. She won the California State Championships in the 100 meters in both 1997 and 1998. Her winning time in 1998 was the best time of the 20th century! She even beat the famous runner Marion Jones. She also won the 200 meters race in 1998.
In 1997 and 1998, a magazine called Track & Field News named her the best high school athlete in the country. She was one of only a few female sprinters to win this award twice.
Hall of Fame
In 2024, Angela Williams was honored. She was inducted into the USTFCCCA Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame. This means her amazing college achievements are officially recognized forever!
See Also
In Spanish: Angela Williams para niños
